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title: Can I start a business if I have an Employment Pass (EP)?
description: Yes, you can establish a Private Limited Company in Singapore as an EP holder. You can, however, only run the company that sponsored your Employment Pass.
url: "https://xerosoftglobal.com/docs/can-i-start-a-company-if-i-am-an-employment-pass-ep-holder/"
updated: "2024-01-23"
category: Visas
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# Can I start a business if I have an Employment Pass (EP)?

Yes, you can establish a Private Limited Company in Singapore as an EP holder. You can, however, only run the company that sponsored your Employment Pass.